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Admin. Important. On promoting illegal software
Gene, , No I fully understand the list position. The issue is theft. However when it comes to software, it is easy to convince one’s self that it doesn’t really hurt anyone as they will never know. So
Gene, , No I fully understand the list position. The issue is theft. However when it comes to software, it is easy to convince one’s self that it doesn’t really hurt anyone as they will never know. So
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VFO not complimentary about NVDA
There is a new group of adults who will be wanting to continue their computer access. They are the wave of "senior boomers." It is an entire generation who though they did not "grow up" using technolo
There is a new group of adults who will be wanting to continue their computer access. They are the wave of "senior boomers." It is an entire generation who though they did not "grow up" using technolo
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VFO not complimentary about NVDA
No, We are working towards developing the wherewithal to be seeking grant money or support from our state agency. I have taught classes in the past, but thanks to the library, I was paid and no one wa
No, We are working towards developing the wherewithal to be seeking grant money or support from our state agency. I have taught classes in the past, but thanks to the library, I was paid and no one wa
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Firefox and this webpage?
Not sure which FF you using but the page loaded including FF startup in about ten seconds. Rick
Not sure which FF you using but the page loaded including FF startup in about ten seconds. Rick
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How to edit a PDF file
Current versions of Word can save the scanning step. Find the PDF file,, right click on it and arrow down to "open with" and select Word if it is there. When it opens in Word, the program will ask if
Current versions of Word can save the scanning step. Find the PDF file,, right click on it and arrow down to "open with" and select Word if it is there. When it opens in Word, the program will ask if
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Amazon.com "Cart" page with JAWS & NVDA
Brian, I am running NVDA with no addons and Firefox 6.0.1. I went to the heading titled Shopping Cart and tabbed through my cart that had only one item. First tab was the image with the alt-tag of the
Brian, I am running NVDA with no addons and Firefox 6.0.1. I went to the heading titled Shopping Cart and tabbed through my cart that had only one item. First tab was the image with the alt-tag of the
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Doing mathematics
Sociohack First you need to be in touch with who or whatever the testing organization is. Tell them about your vision and ask first if they have had experience with accommodations for a blind or visua
Sociohack First you need to be in touch with who or whatever the testing organization is. Tell them about your vision and ask first if they have had experience with accommodations for a blind or visua
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Doing mathematics
Sociohack So glad that so far the experience has been a good one. Best of luck getting successfully through the exam. Rick
Sociohack So glad that so far the experience has been a good one. Best of luck getting successfully through the exam. Rick
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how do I set a home page in the new fire fox?
Rosemary, John has more patients than I have for finding that setting. He is correct and the choices are as they used to was. You can enter a web address or if you are on the page you want, the use cu
Rosemary, John has more patients than I have for finding that setting. He is correct and the choices are as they used to was. You can enter a web address or if you are on the page you want, the use cu
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Change on Amazon makes buying options less, possibly inaccessible with screen readers while on product page
Did so as well with NVDA last week. Layout has undergone some changes but once I figured out the new design, navigation was easy for purchases. Not as true if you want to discontinue a subscription it
Did so as well with NVDA last week. Layout has undergone some changes but once I figured out the new design, navigation was easy for purchases. Not as true if you want to discontinue a subscription it
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webpage shortcuts using Firefox
Glen, I am running Windows 10 and Firefox, and use much the same process as you. I had always deselected whatever item was the default selected before creating the new shortcut. I thought that was lik
Glen, I am running Windows 10 and Firefox, and use much the same process as you. I had always deselected whatever item was the default selected before creating the new shortcut. I thought that was lik
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webpage shortcuts using Firefox
But it doesn’t work? Hmmm.
But it doesn’t work? Hmmm.
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webpage shortcuts using Firefox
If you look at the shortcut properties , is the URL there? Does the shortcut work if you use the “open” from the context menu?
If you look at the shortcut properties , is the URL there? Does the shortcut work if you use the “open” from the context menu?
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webpage shortcuts using Firefox
On the web page, I use Control + L that lands me on the URL. In the past, I used the context key to do a select, then again to copy. However I did try your copy method and it worked fine and it saves
On the web page, I use Control + L that lands me on the URL. In the past, I used the context key to do a select, then again to copy. However I did try your copy method and it worked fine and it saves
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problem with the blind mice mart site and nvda
Jackie Thank you for this. As has always been the case, if you have many tools in your toolbox and one does not work the way you hoped, try another one. That is why they are in your toolbox! Rick
Jackie Thank you for this. As has always been the case, if you have many tools in your toolbox and one does not work the way you hoped, try another one. That is why they are in your toolbox! Rick
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VLC media player
Sean, Below is a list of the differences between NTSC and Pal. If the disk was purchased or created in the western hemisphere, it is most likely NTSC. The short list below shows the differences in the
Sean, Below is a list of the differences between NTSC and Pal. If the disk was purchased or created in the western hemisphere, it is most likely NTSC. The short list below shows the differences in the
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just became a blind mice megamall member
I was thinking the same thing. Easy to just not post anything. Rick
I was thinking the same thing. Easy to just not post anything. Rick
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problems starting nvda with windows 1809 as an insider
Dave, It is not necessary to donate. It is a request only. NVDA is free to all who need it. Donate when you can. The bottom of the NVDA menu has a button titled Donate. Very convenient when there is c
Dave, It is not necessary to donate. It is a request only. NVDA is free to all who need it. Donate when you can. The bottom of the NVDA menu has a button titled Donate. Very convenient when there is c
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O.T.: A friend needs info on screen readers history for her thesis
Joseph, Let me see what I can find over the coming weekend. Might you ask if he/she intends to include prescreen reader programs like talking word processors that greatly precede the screen reader. My
Joseph, Let me see what I can find over the coming weekend. Might you ask if he/she intends to include prescreen reader programs like talking word processors that greatly precede the screen reader. My
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training for blind people
Davy, I monitor three lists related to screen reader development and use, and happen to love this one. That is partly because reader/operating system concerns are often raised and responded to by user
Davy, I monitor three lists related to screen reader development and use, and happen to love this one. That is partly because reader/operating system concerns are often raised and responded to by user
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